V rašelinách is a nature reserve protecting one of the few peat bogs in the Krušné hory (Ore Mountains) untouched by peat extraction. It's a place for those seeking wild, quiet nature away from the crowds - a mix of raised and transitional bog with peat layers up to 2 metres deep.

The landscape here feels raw and otherworldly - stunted pines, damp ground covered in grasses and dwarf shrubs create an almost tundra-like atmosphere. What makes it particularly interesting is the natural hybrid population of Scots pine and bog pine, a rare tree typical of highland peat bogs. In autumn and spring, when mist rolls over the wetlands, the place takes on a truly mystical character. In summer you can spot typical bog plants such as bog blueberry and cowberry among the tussocks.

How to get there

• From Oloví railway station (approx. 3 km) - flat terrain, easy walk, about 1 hour
• Reachable also via forest trails from the surrounding Krušné hory area

Practical information

• Nature reserve established in 1990, covering 23.19 ha
• Protected area - stay on marked paths and do not disturb the vegetation
• Boggy terrain - waterproof footwear is recommended, especially after rain

This is one of the last undisturbed peat bogs in the Ore Mountains - scientists have not yet carried out even a basic botanical or zoological survey here, making it a truly untouched pocket of nature.